Running Away from Home: Incidence and Correlates among Children and Youth Referred for Mental Health Services.

Edelbrock, Craig

Journal of Family Issues, v1 n2 p210-28 Jun 1980

Results of this study indicate that running away occurred more frequently among children referred for mental health services. Behavioral problems identified in this study suggest that running away is symptomatic of psychopathology and maladaption. (Author/NRB)